Kenya: Peach And Nectarine Market 2025

Peach And Nectarine Market Size in Kenya

The Kenyan peach and nectarine market totaled $X in 2021, growing by 13% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, continues to indicate a noticeable decline. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Peach And Nectarine Production in Kenya

In value terms, peach and nectarine production surged to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, continues to indicate a deep reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 65% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

In 2021, the average peach and nectarine yield in Kenya contracted modestly to X tons per ha, declining by -4.6% against 2020. In general, the yield showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 37% against the previous year. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2016 to 2021, the growth of the average peach and nectarine yield remained at a somewhat lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2021, approx. X ha of peaches and nectarines were harvested in Kenya; jumping by 22% compared with the year before. Overall, the harvested area, however, showed a abrupt curtailment. The peach and nectarine harvested area peaked at X ha in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Peach And Nectarine Exports

Exports from Kenya

Peach and nectarine exports from Kenya dropped sharply to X tons in 2021, which is down by -32.4% compared with the previous year. In general, exports, however, showed a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 2,594%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, peach and nectarine exports contracted dramatically to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, enjoyed a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 3,195%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The UK (X kg) was the main destination for peach and nectarine exports from Kenya, accounting for a 71% share of total exports. Moreover, peach and nectarine exports to the UK exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Saudi Arabia (X kg), sevenfold. Poland (X kg) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 5.9% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the UK stood at +1.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Saudi Arabia (0.0% per year) and Poland (0.0% per year).

In value terms, the UK ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for peach and nectarine exports from Kenya, comprising 71% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Qatar ($X), with a 10% share of total exports. It was followed by Poland, with an 8.4% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to the UK amounted to +24.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Qatar (+0.8% per year) and Poland (0.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average peach and nectarine export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, leveling off at the previous year. Overall, export price indicated a pronounced increase from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.6% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, peach and nectarine export price increased by +72.1% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the average export price increased by 37% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Qatar ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Saudi Arabia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the UK (+22.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Peach And Nectarine Imports

Imports into Kenya

In 2021, the amount of peaches and nectarines imported into Kenya reached X tons, almost unchanged from the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, imports recorded a prominent expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when imports increased by 86%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

In value terms, peach and nectarine imports dropped to $X in 2021. Overall, imports recorded a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by 58%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2020, and then dropped in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2021, South Africa (X tons) constituted the largest peach and nectarine supplier to Kenya, accounting for a 70% share of total imports. Moreover, peach and nectarine imports from South Africa exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Spain (X tons), fourfold. Turkey (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 4.9% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from South Africa stood at +16.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Spain (+29.7% per year) and Turkey (+204.9% per year).

In value terms, South Africa ($X), Spain ($X) and Turkey ($X) appeared to be the largest peach and nectarine suppliers to Kenya, together comprising 88% of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, Turkey, with a CAGR of +334.4%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average peach and nectarine import price amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of -2.5% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a abrupt decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the average import price increased by 22%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was Turkey ($X per ton), while the price for South Africa ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Turkey (+42.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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